[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Rock Hall 7-12-1978 by Ord. No. 34. Amendments noted where applicable.]
There is hereby created by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Rock Hall a Police Department to provide police protection to ensure the safety and security of the inhabitants of the Town of Rock Hall and to preserve peace and good order within the town. Membership in the Police Department shall be as provided for from time to time by the Mayor and Council.
The Chief of Police shall be the head of the Police Department, and said Chief shall administer and enforce rules and regulations for the control, disposition and discipline of the Department and of its officers and employees and have and exercise all of the functions, powers and duties delegated to him by the governing body.